JAMES PLIVA worked in Drumheller mines

JAMES PLIVA worked in Drumheller mines

I am researching the history of my PLIVA family. My g-uncle James PLIVA was born Feb 1876 in Czechoslovakia. His occupation listed on his 1918 U.S.A. WWI registration card is a driver for Drumheller Coal. I found him listed on the 1931 Canadian Naturalization Records in Midlandvale, Alberta, along with his wife, Barbara PLIVA and Agnes PLIVA, minor child. Apparently he was still living in that area 1932 - 1935 when his children were born. A son, Robert Angus PLIVA, died in 1939. This is the last record I have of this family. Does anyone know how I can get further information from Canada (I live in the U.S)? I would appreciate any help with history of this family. Thank you.norbob@brightok.net

Alberta Vital Statisticshttp://www3.gov.ab.ca/gs/services/vpe/index.cfmYou can order death papers, however when ordering this you are given 2 options - the Certificate,or a "Certified Photographic Print of the Registration of Death" which usually gives more information than that fancy Certificate.

Re: JAMES PLIVA worked in Drumheller mines

Peter,Thank you so much for your response and thank you for all the information. It truly adds much to my genealogy. How can I obtain a copy of the local history book "Munson & District"? Or at least get copies of the pages concerning the PLIVA families? Does your association have a magazine you publish? How might I join the Alberta Genealogical Society? These dates will help me so much in getting death certificates, etc. Thanks again.Norma Gayle

Re: JAMES PLIVA worked in Drumheller mines

You will find information concerning membership in the Alberta Genealogical Society (including the Branch of your choice) at http://www.compusmart.ab.ca/abgensoc/ Just click on Membership. Canadian members can borrow AGS books by mail.

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Gordon, Thank you for this information. I have been in contact with Peter. of the AGS, and have my membership ready to send in. Five years ago I started looking for James and Barbara PLIVA ... AND NOW THEY ARE FOUND!!! I really appreciate all the wonderful help and any other information I can get. Thanks Norma Gayle

Re: JAMES PLIVA worked in Drumheller mines

My grandfather is James Pliva of Drumheller, Alberta, Canada. He was born in Prague Oklahoma. He was the son of James Vincent Pliva and Barbara Appl. I am interested in finding any information on the Pliva family.